To see if you are eligible for Cuyahoga DD, you need to complete an online application. Anyone can fill out an application at any time. This includes parents, family members, doctors, school staff, friends, or a person who may have a developmental disability.
Your income does not affect your eligibility, and applying will not change your other public benefits like Medicaid or Social Security. To learn more about your benefits and Cuyahoga DD, click here.
An application can be made using this secure, online form below or by calling 216-736-2673.
You will need to upload documents to help us check your eligibility. Click here for a list of these documents. If you can’t upload the documents, don’t worry! We have other ways to submit them, including emailing them directly to Eldocs@CuyahogaBDD.org.
Cuyahoga DD supports people of all ages with developmental disabilities. We create services that fit each person's needs and goals through a method called person-centered planning. We support people with disabilities at home, school, work, or other community places, helping them live a meaningful life.
The chart below shows the eligibility criteria based on age and the steps to start the eligibility process.
When you contact us, a specialist will guide you through each step. We look forward to helping you.
We have staff who speak Spanish and are happy to help you.
One (1) developmental delay
Call Bright Beginnings at 216-698-7500.
Cuyahoga DD partners with Bright Beginnings to provide Early Intervention services. Bright Beginnings will contact you to do an assessment to determine the need for Early Intervention services.
Two (2) developmental delays
Click here to complete the secure online form, Call our Eligibility line at 216-736-2673, or send an email to Intake@CuyahogaBDD.org
To complete the application process, please have the following information ready:
• Name
• Contact Information
• Address
• Reason for applying
• Date of Birth
• Disability (if known)
• We will stay in contact with you and guide you
through the eligibility process.
Documentation of a diagnosed developmental disability; and Three (3) limitations on the Children’s Ohio Eligibility Determination Instrument* (COEDI)
Click here to complete the secure online form, Call our Eligibility line at 216-736-2673, or send an email to Intake@CuyahogaBDD.org
To complete the application process, please have the following information ready:
• Name
• Contact Information
• Address
• Reason for applying
• Date of Birth
• Disability (if known)
• We will stay in contact with you and guide you
through the eligibility process.
Documentation of a diagnosed developmental disability; and Three (3) limitations on the Ohio Eligibility Determination Instrument* (OEDI)
Click here to complete the secure online form, Call our Eligibility line at 216-736-2673, or send an email to Intake@CuyahogaBDD.org
To complete the application process, please have the following information ready:
• Name
• Contact Information
• Address
• Reason for applying
• Date of Birth
• Disability (if known)
• We will stay in contact with you and guide you
through the eligibility process.
*The COEDI and OEDI are a tools used by Board of DD professionals to assess and describe the abilities of a child or adult in life activities, such as language, self-care, mobility, and learning.
IMPORTANT: Eligibility must be redetermined at age 3, 6, and 16 for continued services. Learn more or call 216-736-2673.